June Edition | Woodblock Wednesday

Edited to Add Winner. I used random.org to pick the winner: Yay Congrats! Please note the next Woodblock Wednesday is: Announcing that I’ll be continuing Woodblock Wednesday into 2024. Every last Wednesday of the month will be Woodblock Wednesday. * Please note that there are 5 Wednesdays in July and Woodblock Wednesday will be on

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Wishing you a Gull-Tastic Birthday | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: That Seagull is so fun! I used the Waffle Flower Crafts Grip Mat to ink blend the base panel with Concord & 9th – Harbor | ink. The drink has been ink blended with Salvaged Patina | distress oxide and

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Berry Special | Waffle Flower Crafts

I love the look of a card with a shaker panel front but they are persnickety to photog! Today’s project features: Gingham and Strawberries! I designed the shaker panel with upcycled stamp packaging and scor-tape. The color palette is by the Color Throwdown: Some links are affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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You are RAD-ish | Miss Ink Stamps

It’s Sunday and my day up on the Miss Ink Stamps blog. Here’s a bit of a sneak peek: Check out the Miss Ink Stamps blog for more photos! Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

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You are Amazing | Concord & 9th

A bit late to the party but I wanted to design a card especially for Pride Month. My project is inspired by the Progress Pride Flag Colors: [Google AI Overview] The cardstock is Concord & 9th: The sentiment is from Concord & 9th with Concord & 9th Gold Glitter Paper The heart is from Hero

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Around the Sun | Catherine Pooler

I’m back with another project that features the New Catherine Pooler Designs – Birthday on the Go Collection: *previously released I custom dyed the white cotton twine on my project with the Goldenrod ink pad. I ended up adding a vellum panel over the Serena Cover Plate so it didn’t take away from the sweet

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Mine! | Waffle Flower Crafts

Happy Thursday, there is a new Inspired By…challenge! Every Thursday there will be a new inspiration photo and optional sketch! Here’s how I was inspired: I was inspired by the: The luggage makes me think of vacation which makes me think of beaches! My project combines: I’m loving my Waffle Flower Grip Mat V2 for the

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Birthday on the Go | Catherine Pooler Release Day

Today is the day…the Catherine Pooler – Birthday on the Go is now available in the shop! I designed this especially for today: I had so much fun with the new products! I combined some previously released products and inks to my project too. Here’s what I’m featuring today: *previously released The Color Pop paper

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Birthday Cheer | Doodlebugswa

I’m back with another project for Doodlebugs… Today’s project features the following products from Doodlebugswa: Any root beer float fans? Make mine heavy on the ice cream and light on the root beer! I used the Waffle Flower Crafts Grip Mat to ink blend: Here’s to a fantastic day! Doodlebugs offers $2 shipping for orders

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Chickaniddy: August

I wanted to share my August Chickaniddy projects on my blog. My first project assignment was Back to School This card that reminds me of a fancier note that you’d pass to your school crush: Supplies:  Date Night Paper (DN14OS08, DN14OS07)  Date Night Stickers (DN14EB02)  Enamel Hearts (DN14EB07) All the papers are from the Date

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good coffee…great friends.

Today I’m super excited to spend time with some crafty friends (Kate & Kimberly)!  I’m crossing my fingers that I actually get some crafting done…and perhaps start on my holiday cards! So here’s today’s card: cardstock:  neenah, stampin’ up lost lagoon  paper:  stampin’ up  stamps:  taylored expressions/joe to go  ink:  hero arts hues, sharpie pen

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calypso thanks.

thanks. paper:  stampin’ up calypso coral celebration add on kit  stamps:  paper smooches sentiment sampler  ink:  fresh ink charcoal  other:  stampin’ up banner dies, doily Isn’t that ‘thanks’ perfect?  I love that font from Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler. I’ve been smitten with:  3 x 5.5 inch cards coral gold grey banners How lucky am I

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Curtain Call Tropical Trip Reminder: Keep Calm

paper:  authentique/anchored  other:  solid red divine twine, studio calico veneer, reverse confetti/confetti cuts/office edges, crop-a-dile There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Tropical Trip!  You have until August 25th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project! I was inspired by the colors of the photo and translated a

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Create a Smile Guestie: peace

post 2 of 2 for me today…click HERE for Chickaniddy Crafts. Hello! Happy Wednesday! This is my 3rd week as a Guest Designer over at create a smile I knew I wanted to play with the Jungle Fever set, specifically the Star Gazer Lily image: cardstock:  pti, strathmore watercolor, paper accents vellum  stamps:  create a

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hello.

I’m no tag’nista like Erin but love the look of them AND bonus points that they are typically less time consuming than cards: cardstock:  chickaniddy crafts goldie lox paper:  chickaniddy crafts date night/spiffy tags/together is better  other:  technique tuesday hello die, chickaniddy crafts date night illustration stickers, bright white twine divine twine, whisker graphics kraft

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congratulations!

So happy when Beverly Brown contacted me about a Surprise Bridal Party linky event she was coordinating for Ren-Yi.    I met Ren-Yi through the bloggie world and was on the Little Tangles Design Team.   I actually had the opportunity to meet up with Ren-Yi the first time the kids & I visited NYC.

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with enough coffee anything is possible…

Hello, my name is Amy and I’m addicted to coffee. Not only do I like to consume coffee, I like to buy all things coffee crafty related.    I love this set! hero arts need caffeine I’m going to stamp the ‘Low Battery’ image on the outside of the envelope! Do you see the Basic

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